I saw this Anthropologie sweater and thought it would be fairly easy to replicate. It is a chunky knit sweater. I don't know what the term would be for this type of knit but it's definitely not cable or ribbed.
I simply took some complimentary fabric and sewed it to the front. See before. And see full tutorial below.
1. First I cut off the ribbing at the bottom.
2. And sewed it to the middle.
3. I then took a 5" wide fabric and hemmed the sides.
4. I also added mustard yellow trim to the sides.
5. I sewed it just under the ribbing, then folded it under the sweater to the wrong side.
6. I did the same thing above the ribbing. Then I pinned the fabric close the collar and topstitched.
7. Then sewed on buttons three inches apart.
I saw this Anthropologie sweater and thought it would be fairly easy to replicate. It is a chunky knit sweater. I don't know what the term would be for this type of knit but it's definitely not cable or ribbed.
I simply took some complimentary fabric and sewed it to the front. See before. And see full tutorial below.
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wow, that is so cool! This is my favorite one yet of all the ones you've done.
Looks like the knit on that sweater is a mix of ribbing and seed stitch. That's neat!
Hey Kathleen - long time reader, first time commenter. You've really outdone yourself on this one. I love it. And you make it seem so simple, which after reading your instructions, it is. Thanks for all that you share with the rest of us!
I just adore all of the knit makeovers you are doing! Cardigans are my favorite part of cooler weather, so I'm really loving it :)
You are awesome! Everyday I can't wait to see what you are going to do next. You have an eye for creativity and it definitely shows.
This is my favorite embellishment yet!
Amazing transformation!
I love this refashion. I'd atually spotted an Anthro cardi as well last week (not sure if it's the same one as you cause your link only goes to the main page), and thought it would be a good inspiration for a cardi refashion...
very cool!
This one is my favorite so far. I think that I would add buttons to the other side for that double breasted look
Thanks for this post. This is an alteration that I'd like to try. A great way to use up small pieces of fabric.
I don't normally leave comments but I have to say...you are a machine! Thank you for posting all of these tutorials, I can redo my entire closet of sweaters for the winter. Thanks again! I can't wait for your book to come out. :)
Way to save $178!
I have a bunch of sweaters I would like to repurpose, but I always get hung up on exactly how to sew them. Do you use a stretch stitch? Zigzag? Is there any tips you can give for how to sew chunky knits like that? I can't find any information about it. Are they serged? If so, are there alternatives for those of us without sergers? I am seriously jealous of that sweater, by the way.
This one is just so awesome. Even better than the Anthro version.
you make it look so simple. haha. your very talented. kim
This one was screaming love me and you carried it off!
I really love this one. Definitely my favourite so far. I was wondering if you sewed the fabric on first - as in, making two long panels, then sewed the knit strip on top, would that work just the same?
Thanks, keep up the great inspiration!
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I sewed the knit strip on first because I had originally intended to do something else with it but if I had to do it again I would sew the fabric on first and then the knit strip.
I just love this idea! Brilliant! Hmmm.. I am gonna have to dig into my closet and find something that I can maybe turn into something fab like this. Maybe! hehehe.. thanks for sharing! I love it!
Adin B
I think this is my favorite one so far - it seems like the most dramatic transformation.
You inspired me to visit my local Goodwill, and I need some advice on getting past wearing someone elses old clothes. I couldn't do it, but everything you do seems so fabulous.
this is cardigan thebest of 7days.
It looks perfect!
I am completely captivated by this undertaking of yours. Your coolness rating has shot through the roof.
Oooh! I really like this one. Great job.
Your's looks way better then Anthro's! Great job!
This looks great! I think I might do the same but use a frog at the belt line instead of all the buttons...
Oh, this is my favorite so far! I just might have to try this one out myself. COOL!
This is fabulous!! I know what I'm going to be sewing tomorrow!!
I linked to your tutorial over at Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-cardigan-with-fabric-panel-front/2010/11/09/
--Anne
Fabulous refashion. Great tutorial too. Can't wait to give it a shot.
that is absolutely ridiculously cute!
This is super cute.. smart idea..thanks for the great tutorial...
Very cute!
Love how you added the waistband.
I looove this sweater. You are so awesome for posting these tutorials! I never knew you could do so much with old sweaters, i'm mad at myself for donating our old ones last year. Question - Did you finish the sweater at the bottom after you cut off the ribbing? I always though knit would unravel if you cut it? maybe this is a dumb question, but I would really love to know. I have really benefited from your vast knowledge of sewing!
Flossie,
Thank you!
Yes, I did. I just folded it under like any old hem and sewed. If you're worried about having it unravel when you wash it you could fold it over twice just make sure it doesn't look to short after you're done.
Now this is pure genious.... me encanta!
I LOVE this! You are amazing. Plus, yours is so much better than the anthro sweater!
This is one of my favorite knit embellisment you have done. I so enjoy your blog. You are so creative. Thanks for sharing.
Renee
I've loved your embellish knit series, and finally got around to playing around with some Goodwill sweaters last night. I tried this design (minus the front fabric addition) to a thinner sweater, and while I love the overall look, the thinner sweater seemed to stretch when I finished it with the bias tape. Down the middle is a little stretched out (doesn't lay smoothly) as is the hem. The hem might be able to fixed by making it wider (?) but I'm not sure what I did wrong. Ideas? Suggestions?
ugh oh....Listen, I know that i'm a little late to the party, but, ohmyGEEZ, you may have a blog-stalker on your hands! :) I mean that in the non-creepiest way possible! Your blog is amazing and incredibly inspiring. Thanks for that!
I love, love, love this!!!...and it's so perfect for fall. Super anxious to give it a try. As a non-sewer it looks like I could still pull it off. I posted a link to your project on my blog dwellinthebliss.blogspot.com check it out! Thanks!!!
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